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HB 1581

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Economic Development - Horse Racing Facilities, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Bus Rapid Transit - Alterations

Sponsor: Chair, Appropriations CommitteeCommittee: AppropriationsSubject: Horse RacingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the entities to which the State Racing Commission may issue a license and award racing days for racing at mile tracks; altering the definitions of 'Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor' and 'Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor facility' for purposes of expanding the location of the corridor and types of facilities that may be located in the corridor; altering certain requirements for the thoroughbred racetrack operator of and certain long-term agreements related to the Pimlico racing facility site; etc.

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Testimony (16)

MGA witness list
FAV 12FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVSadowski Jr., J. ThomasMaryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)Written (PDF)
FAVKnauf, BillMaryland Jockey ClubOral
FAVFrenz, MichaelMaryland Stadium AuthorityWritten (PDF)
FAVFrenz, MichaelMaryland Stadium AuthorityWritten (PDF)
FAVMcGuigan, GaryMaryland Stadium AuthorityOral
FAVMcGuigan, GaryMaryland Stadium AuthorityOral
FAVWenger, MelanieMontgomery County GovernmentWritten (PDF)
FAVPerez, JulianPrince George's County GovernmentWritten (PDF)
FAVBudlow, LisaIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVChair, Appropriations Committee, Chair, Appropriations CommitteeIndividualOral
FAVChair, Appropriations Committee, Chair, Appropriations CommitteeIndividualOral
FAVWeintraub, JasonlobbyistIndividualOral
FWARandall, TroyArlington Neighborhood AssociationWritten (PDF)
FWAWiseman, ElizabethCylburn CommunityWritten (PDF)
FWAJiggetts, YolandaPark Heights RenaissanceOral + Written (PDF)
FWAJiggetts, YolandaPark Heights Renaissance, Inc.Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVWeintraub, JasonRegistered for: AFSCME Council 3; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; COPT Defense Properties; CVS Health; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield